The bottom line
RM6 4QS offers exceptional schools (100% Good/Outstanding), low crime and fast broadband — strong value for Families and Owner-occupiers who can accept its trade-offs.
The catch: high noise levels nearby.
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Location
Area Profile & Benchmarks
Area identity and London comparisons
Area Identity
London Benchmarks
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Postcode Personality
“The practical family move”
How RM6 4QS has changed
Schools
18 AprNearest schools and Ofsted ratings
Schools
18 AprNearest schools and Ofsted ratings
60
Education score
Primary
Barley Lane Primary School
Not yet inspected · 4 min walk
KS2: 106.7
Secondary
Chadwell Heath Academy
Not yet inspected · Inspected Apr 2025 · 5 min walk
100% of local schools rated Good or Outstanding · based on 17 schools within 1.5km
Childcare
Childcare
Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre
Not inspected · 53 min walk
6 primaries · 2 secondaries · 0 childcare — within 1km
Safety
13 JulCrime rates and local incidents
Safety
13 JulCrime rates and local incidents
Low crime
55.8 incidents per 1,000 residents
-12% vs borough
Crime by type
Road safety
99
Road safety score
1
Accidents (5yr)
2
Serious within 200m
Fire risk
LOW
Risk band
0
Incidents (1yr)
0
Incidents (5yr)
Nearest station: Ilford Fire Station · 2.0km
Crime is 14% below London average
Property
Prices, sales volume and market trends
Property
Prices, sales volume and market trends
EPC breakdown
Based on 6 properties · Confidence: low
LHA rates — Outer North East London
Current mortgage rates
Bank of England (monthly average)
Affordability
Energy & construction
BCIS London average 2024. Excludes land value. Use for building insurance sum insured guidance only.
Market History
Price trajectory, velocity and distribution
Market History
Price trajectory, velocity and distribution
Price Trajectory
2003–2007 · CAGR
+6.7%
Total change
+30%
Market Activity
Price Velocity & Acceleration
Current Velocity
+9.3%
per year
Acceleration
+12.74
change in velocity
Market State
Steady growth
Price Distribution
P25: £100k–£125k · P75: £125k–£150k · 4 sales
Property Type Mix
Total: 4 sales
By decade
2000s
Market Cycle
Market Eras
| Era | Period | Start price | End price | Change | Avg sales/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Post-dot-com plateau | 2003–2003 | £118k | £118k | +0% | 1 |
| Pre-crash peak | 2005–2007 | £145k | £153k | +5.5% | 1 |
Buyer vs Seller Score
Composite market conditions index 0–100
Buyer vs Seller Score
Composite market conditions index 0–100
Market condition
Strong Seller's Market
Higher score = better conditions for buyers
Score breakdown
Transport
1 JulPublic transport accessibility and links
Transport
1 JulPublic transport accessibility and links
PTAL 3
Moderate
Nearby stations
38
Walkability score
29
Footpaths (500m)
0
Santander docks (800m)
Central London commute times
▎ marker = outer-London average per hub. ↓ green = below average. ↑ orange = above average. ≈ grey = at average. · Source: TfL Journey Planner (sampled)
Parking & EV
Car parks, spaces and charging points
Parking & EV
Car parks, spaces and charging points
4
Car parks (800m)
0
EV chargers (800m)
Connectivity
Broadband and mobile coverage
Connectivity
Broadband and mobile coverage
100%
Full fibre
100%
Gigabit
100%
5G outdoor
100%
4G outdoor
Mobile operators
Broadband providers
Environment
2 JulFlood risk, air quality and noise
Environment
2 JulFlood risk, air quality and noise
Nearest SSSI: Hainault Forest SSSI — 6.2 km
Energy
Ground stability
Geology: SAND AND GRAVEL
Subsidence risk: Low
Shrink-swell: Low
Running sand risk: Medium
Landslide records (2km): None recorded
Insurance risk
Cost band
Flood risk
Subsidence risk
Flood claim prob.
Climate
Local weather conditions and energy potential
Climate
Local weather conditions and energy potential
1,520 hrs/yr
Sunshine
605 mm/yr
Rainfall
22.5°C
Summer avg
3.0°C
Winter avg
Source: Met Office UK Climate Averages 1991-2020
Health
GP, dental and hospital access
Health
GP, dental and hospital access
GREEN LANE, GOODMAYES MEDICAL PRACTICE
595 GREEN LANE, GOODMAYES, IG3 9RN
7 min walk
71%
Recommend GP
71%
Overall GP experience
5
GPs within 1km
3
Dentists within 1km
10
Care homes (1km)
Amenities
Shops, restaurants, parks and more
Amenities
Shops, restaurants, parks and more
16
Parks (1km)
3
Restaurants (800m)
1
Cafes (800m)
0
Pubs (400m)
0
Pharmacies (800m)
1
Gyms (1km)
3
Sports (1km)
0
Convenience
Nightlife (500m)
0
Nightclubs
0
Late-night venues
0
Libraries (1km)
0
Cinemas (2km)
664m
Post office
Nearby shops
Nearby cafes
Nearby restaurants
Nearby gyms
Nearby pharmacies
Nearby health
Business
Local businesses registered here
Business
Local businesses registered here
High street
AHigh street health
Investment
Investment grade, yield and market outlook
Investment
Investment grade, yield and market outlook
61
Investment score
Score reflects rental yield, demand & liquidity — not capital appreciation. See Price growth potential below.
Rental market
Demand
Void risk
Tenant profile
Rent growth (1yr)
Market liquidity
Future outlook
38.3
Price growth score
Development pressure
New supply risk
Infrastructure pipeline
Demographics
16 JunPopulation, deprivation and income
Demographics
16 JunPopulation, deprivation and income
Decile 5/10
Around average
Index of Multiple Deprivation
Rank: 13,960 nationally
1,827
Est. population
10,752/km²
58%
Employed
43%
Degree educated
£41,100
Median income
6.1%
Claimant rate
47
Community stability
Age profile
Tenure
Ethnicity
Employment & lifestyle
Housing tenure (Census 2021)
vs. London
Planning
Conservation areas and development
Planning
Conservation areas and development
Housing pipeline (800m)
Named schemes (500m)
Politics
Local councillors and MP
Politics
Local councillors and MP
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